Virginia Department of Education
Determining Direct Variation
Once learners realize what direct variation is, they see it's just a type of linear function. The lesson poses a general question that leads to the creation of the y = kx formula. The resource includes discussion prompts and ideas for...
Virginia Department of Education
Inequalities
Not all resources are created equal — and your class benefits! Scholars learn how to solve one-step inequalities using inverse operations. They complete an activity matching inequalities to their solutions.
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Penny Moves
Students explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this spatial movement lesson plan, students utilize a four square grid and a penny to practice moving the coin horizontally, vertically and diagonally as instructed....
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Watts Up Doc?
Young scholars examine the wattage of a light bulb using math. In this algebra lesson, students find the inverse square of given parameter. They work in groups collecting and analyzing data.
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Dynagraphs
Students collect and graph their data. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the input and out of a function. They find the domain and range and the inverse of a function.
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Finding Fractional Parts Using an Area Model
Students explore math functions by completing a problem solving worksheet in class. In this division lesson, students utilize visual aides such as marshmallows and candy to visualize the act of division. Students complete a division...
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Lesson #63 Review for Test on Chapter 4
Young scholars explore functions. In this derivatives instructional activity students complete an attached worksheet. A formula sheet for derivatives is included. This instructional activity is designed as a review for the derivatives test.
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Radical Transformations
Students transform the square root function graphically. In this transforming the square root function graphically instructional activity, students use their Ti-Nspire to change the a, b, and c values of th square root graph. Students...
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Skate Party
Learners use the Frayer model during problem solving. For this problem solving lesson, they examine multiple methods of data collection to solve real world problems. Resources are provided.
NASA
Lights on the International Space Station
Groups explore illumination with NASA's Lighting Environment Test Facility (LETF) as a context. Using the TI-Nspire app, groups determine the lux equation that models their simulation. They then use the lux equation to solve problems...
Virginia Department of Education
Properties of Operations
Explore the definitions of algebraic properties through a hands-on activity. Individuals cut and paste examples and match them to the correct properties. After examining the provided examples, pupils create examples of their own.
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Solving General Systems of Linear Equations
Examine the usefulness of matrices when solving linear systems of higher dimensions. The lesson asks learners to write and solve systems of linear equations in four and five variables. Using matrices, pupils solve the systems and apply...
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What is Log?
Young mathematicians differentiate between logs and natural logs in this algebra lesson. They solve functions and logarithmic functions. Learners also graph and rewrite the exponential and log functions.
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Forms Of Relations
Students identify relations and functions. In this algebra lesson, students map points and decide whether the mapping is a function or not. They find the inverse and examine relations for functions.
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Trigonometry
Young scholars investigate angles converting them from radians to degrees. In this trigonometry lesson, students work with angles and the six different trig ratios. They graph the functions representing each trig functions and identify...
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TI-89 Activities for PreCalculus and AP Calculus
Using the TI-89 calculator, learners explore the statistical, graphical and symbolic capabilities of the TI-89. Students investigate topics such as solving systems of equations, finding inverse functions, summations, parametrics and...
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Relations Mixed Review
Students identify relations and functions. In this algebra lesson, students map points and decide whether the mapping is a function or not. They find the inverse and examine relations for functions.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Technology for Displaying Trigonometric Graph Behavior: Sine and Cosine
Students explore the concept of sine and cosine. In this sine and cosine instructional activity, students work in groups to graph sine and cosine functions. Students examine how coefficients in various parts of each parent function...
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Oodles of Poodles
Young scholars solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
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#3 Differential Calculus
Young scholars create models of the Mean Value Theorem. In this Mean Value instructional activity, students use their knowledge of derivatives and exponential functions to explore the Mean Value Theorem. They illustrate the meaning of...
Virginia Department of Education
Properties
Examine some properties that don't require a general contractor. Scholars first complete a mental math activity that uses the properties of real numbers. A separate activity formalizes these properties.
Cornell University
Thinking with the Eyes
Objects are larger (or smaller) than they appear! Scholars use a laboratory investigation to explore the difference between resolution and magnification. The activity allows them to calculate the size of the field of view of their light...
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Woody Sine
Young scholars explore the concept of sine. In this sine lesson, students create a sine graph from tooth picks. Young scholars create a unit circle with tooth pick length radius. Students then take the tooth picks from the unit circle...
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Gene Action/Mutation Worksheet
Students define the following terms: mutation, mutagen and give examples of how they work. They also define and illustrate a point mutation. Students define and illustrate a frame shift mutation and name two types of frame shift...